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Premier Doug Ford says the government will allow outdoor graduation ceremonies this year.
Although schools aren’t being allowed to reopen, Ford says elementary and high schools will be able to host short, small gatherings outside.
“We will be working with school boards and health officials to make sure we can have outdoor graduation ceremonies for all students, in all grades this Summer. Rather than Grade 8 and 12, it should be for all students.”
Ford notes physical distancing rules will have to be in place.
Ford stresses, “We will focus on getting kids outside, getting them to Summer camps, day camps, sports, outdoor activities, as soon as possible. Activities that we know are critical to the mental and physical well-being of our kids.”
Ford says the new measures are aimed at ensuring kids can return to the classroom in September.
